We value the expertise of the doctors, dentists and allied health professionals who work in partnership with us at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.
General practitioners
At St John of God Bendigo Hospital, we recognise the important role that general practitioners (GPs) play in caring for our community and we are committed to working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
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GP education
Our CPD education sessions provide GPs with the latest information to help provide the best care for their patients. These sessions also help you meet your professional development requirements and provide you with CPD points towards this. We welcome you to attend our next GP CPD education session.
GP support services
The hospital has a dedicated GP liaison officer who is responsible for making sure the local community has information and access to the comprehensive range of services at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.
Our GP liaison officer can assist with:
- optimising communication of information relating to services and referral processes for GPs and their patients
- facilitating information transfers between the hospital, accredited visiting specialists and general practice
- GP education
- personalised onsite consultation service with GPs to provide one-on-one updates on the hospital, visiting specialists and services
- provide a reliable conduit for receiving feedback on areas for improvement.
Our GP liaison officer is happy to answer any of your queries and is available to visit your surgery if you would like to discuss anything about the hospital, its services or facilities.
Please contact:
Kathryn Cunning, GP Liaison Officer
Email: [email protected]
Specialists
Accreditation
To admit, treat and operate on patients at St John of God Bendigo Hospital, all medical, dental and allied health practitioners must have their credentials reviewed and a specific scope of practice defined by our hospital.
Credentialing enquiries to be directed to the Credentialing Officer.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 03 5434 43481
By-laws and code of conduct
All accredited medical practitioners and service providers are expected to adhere to our code of conduct and practitioner by-laws. These documents govern the relationship between St John of God Health Care and its accredited practitioners, and set expectations for professional conduct, patient safety and the delivery of quality care at our hospitals and services. Practitioners will receive both documents following successful credentialing.
Theatre availability
Sessional allocations
For surgical sessional allocations contact the Theatre Nurse Unit Manager.
Telephone: 03 5434 3457
Theatre bookings
For general theatre bookings, please email:
[email protected]
For urgent theatre bookings and admissions contact:
Theatre Coordinator
Telephone: 03 5434 3482
Bookings
Telephone: 03 5434 3205
For after-hours theatre bookings and admissions contact:
After Hours Manager
Telephone: 03 5434 3422